2022 KES to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 KES to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the KES to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 5.1613. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 4.5882.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5731 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1299 to the December average rate of 4.6236, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 5.1613 was down 5.86% compared to the 2021 peak of 5.4827, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
KES to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.0473, compared to 4.7222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3251 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.1506 SOS (High: 4.9180 / Low: 4.7674). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0392 SOS (High: 4.6462 / Low: 4.6070).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0911 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 5.1299) against the same month in 2021 (average: 5.2858), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1559 (-2.95%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.1613 | 5.0834 | 5.1299 |
| February | 5.1474 | 5.0442 | 5.1138 |
| March | 5.1330 | 5.0535 | 5.0840 |
| April | 5.0738 | 4.9923 | 5.0180 |
| May | 5.0129 | 4.9560 | 4.9906 |
| June | 4.9914 | 4.9068 | 4.9478 |
| July | 4.9180 | 4.7674 | 4.8667 |
| August | 4.8763 | 4.7287 | 4.7756 |
| September | 4.7539 | 4.6605 | 4.7156 |
| October | 4.7173 | 4.6381 | 4.6942 |
| November | 4.6824 | 4.5882 | 4.6577 |
| December | 4.6462 | 4.6070 | 4.6236 |